APRA needs its own regulatory sandbox
APRA could consider encouraging and facilitating more innovation from the funds directly and from service providers in the ecosystem, Tahn Sharpe writes.
Quants reset: Models adapt with a pandemic tilt
Quantitative investors using historical data to model the probability of what will happen in the future have spent this year retraining their models to understand how markets react during a global pandemic.
IOOF positions itself in ‘mega fund’ pack with MLC deal
IOOF’s deal to acquire MLC from National Australia Bank will catapult the diversified financial services group into the second-largest superannuation fund spot in the country by member assets and the largest based on platform funds under advice.
Deciphering the trend: Will the real ESG contenders stand up
Money managers wanting to take advantage of the clear global trend towards ESG models should look at those businesses willing to spend time and resources evolving and re-developing their business models, according to Newton Investment Management’s Andrew Parry.
Superannuation law: A matter of interpretation
It is no longer solely the domain of lawyers and judges to interpret the regulatory obligations placed on superannuation funds. It is an increasingly important skill for senior executives, risk, compliance, and even project and IT professionals.
Investment hubris a handicap in pandemic era
Humility will be key for investors in navigating the pandemic markets era, a panel has heard. The biggest mistake now is to presuppose that yesterday’s metrics and tools will work tomorrow.
Collaboration needed to up sustainability ante
Investors need to collaborate for systemic change, a discussion involving asset owners and sustainability experts has highlighted. Investors need to work with government, enshrine beliefs and educate beneficiaries on the importance of sustainability.
Daniel Seiler | The invincible core, correlations and the discipline of a multi-asset portfolio
In episode 61, Alex Proimos speaks with Daniel Seiler, head of the multi asset boutique at Vontobel Asset Management that includes Vescore.
Kathryn Kaminski | Crisis alpha, building systematic models and markets detached from financial theory
In episode 60, Alex Proimos speaks with Kathryn Kaminski, chief research strategist, portfolio manager at AlphaSimplex (an affiliated investment manager of Natixis).
Nick Langley | Redefining the infrastructure universe, valuation risks and the impact of the macroeconomic cycle
In episode 59, Alex Proimos speaks with Nick Langley, managing director, co-founder and senior portfolio manager of Rare Infrastructure.
Erik Schiller | Fixed income relative value, identifying price dislocations and the drivers of convergence
In episode 58, Alex Proimos speaks with Erik Schiller, managing director, head of developed market rates and agency MBS at PGIM Fixed Income.
Darren Wills | The evolution of the bond market, liquidity dynamics and the impact of the Fed and Treasury support programs
In episode 57, Alex Proimos speaks with Darren Wills, managing director, APAC head of fixed income iShares and institutional index at Blackrock
